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The Patriot Dog Sweater

Lion Brand® Heartland®

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st – 1 st increased.pfb (purl into front and back) Purl next st without removing it from left needle, then p through back of same st – 1 st increased.

PATTERN STITCHES K1, p1 Rib (worked over even number of sts) Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd. Rep Rnd 1 for K1, p1 Rib.

Beaded Rib Pattern worked in rnds (worked over even number of sts) Rnd 1: Purl.Rnd 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for Beaded Rib pattern worked in rnds.

Beaded Rib Pattern worked in rows (worked over even number of sts) Row 1 (RS): Purl.Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Beaded Rib pattern worked in rows.

NOTES:

1. Sweater is worked in one piece beg at neck. 2. Piece is worked in the rnd to leg openings, then back and underpiece are worked separately back and forth in rows. When leg openings are complete, underpiece and back are rejoined and worked in the rnd to the lower back. Lower back is worked back and forth in rows. 3. When knitting in the rnd on double pointed needles (dpns), your sts need to be divided fairly evenly onto the needles. If you are working with a set of 4 dpns, your sts should be divided among 3 needles. If you are working with a set of 5 dpns, your sts should be divided among 4 needles. The total number of sts will not always be evenly divisible by the number of dpns that you are using – this is not a problem! Simply divide your sts as evenly as possible, you will still create a symmetrical ‘tube’ of knitting.

DOG SWEATER With smaller double pointed needles (dpns) and A, cast on 52 (64) sts. Divide sts onto 4 needles, with 13 (16) sts on each needle. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts.Neck Ribbing With A, work in K1, p1 Rib for 7 rnds. With B, work in K1, p1 Rib for 7 rnds.Shape Sweater Change to larger dpns and A.Rnds 1 and 2: With A, work rnds 1 and 2 of Beaded Rib pattern worked in rnds.Rnd 3: With A, pfb, p to last st, pfb – 54 (66) sts.Rnd 4: With A, pfb, *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, kfb – 56 (68) sts.Rnds 5 and 6: Rep last 2 rnds – 60 (72) sts when all increases have been completed. Change to B.Rnds 7 and 8: With B, rep Rnds 3 and 4 – 64 (76) sts.Rnd 9: With B, pfb, p to last st, pfb – 66 (78) sts.Rnd 10: With B, *p1, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.Rnd 11: With B, pfb, p to last st, pfb – 68 (80) sts.Rnd 12: With B, *k1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.Note: If the sts no longer fit comfortably on double pointed needles as you work the following reps, change to the larger circular needle. Change to A. Continue to change color working 6 rnds with A and 6 rnds with B throughout shaping.Rnds 13-24 (32): Rep last 4 rnds – 80 (100) sts when all increases have been completed.Divide for Leg Openings Change to C. Cut A and B.Next Rnd: P6 (8), bind off next 4 (6) sts for leg opening, p to last 10 (14) sts, bind off next 4 (6) sts for leg opening, p to end of rnd, remove beg of rnd marker, p6 (8) – 12 (16) sts rem for underpiece.Underpiece Note: The underpiece and back are now worked separately, back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles. Beg with a WS row, work in Beaded Rib pattern worked in rows for 1 1/2 (2) in. (4 (5) cm), end with a WS row.Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work should be a WS row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a RS row. Place underpiece sts on a holder.Back Place the 60 (72) back sts on larger circular needle, ready to work a WS row. Beg with a WS row, work in Beaded Rib pattern until Back measures same as underpiece, end with a WS row.Join Back and Underpiece Next Rnd (RS): P60 (72) back sts, cast on 4 (6) sts, p12 (16) underpiece sts from holder, cast on 4 (6) sts – 80 (100) sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle. Work in Beaded Rib pattern for 2 in. (5 cm), end with an even-numbered rnd (a k1, p1 rnd).Shape Back Flap Next Rnd (RS): P62 (74), bind off 16 (24) sts, p2, remove beg of rnd marker – 64 (76) sts. Cut yarn and rejoin at opposite end, ready to work a WS row.Note: Back flap is now worked back and forth in rows.Next Row (WS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.Next Row: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog – 62 (74) sts.Next Row: *P1, k1; rep from * to end of row.Next Row: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog – 60 (72) sts. Rep last 4 rows until – 28 (32) sts rem. Work even in Beaded Rib pattern worked in rows for 3 in. (7.5 cm). Change to smaller circular needle.Lower Body Ribbing From RS and with B, k28 (32) rem back flap sts, pick up and k86 (104) sts evenly spaced down side edge of back flap across underpiece and up other side of back flap – 114 (136) sts. Work in K1, p1 Rib for 3 rnds. Change to A. Work in K1, p1 Rib for 2 rnds. Bind off in rib.

FINISHING Leg Ribbing From RS with smaller double pointed needles and B, pick up and k26 (34) sts evenly spaced around one leg opening. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle. Work in K1, p1 Rib for 3 rnds. Change to A. Work in K1, p1 Rib for 2 rnds. Bind off in rib. Rep on opposite leg opening. Weave in ends.